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John Whitney Obituary

Whitney, John beloved husband of Mary (nee Tiernan), loving father of Mary Ann (Robert) Missak, James (Patricia) and Margie (Scott) Balogh, grandfather of Stephanie, Michelle and Steven Missak, Sean, Kelly and Bridget Whitney, Lauren, Shannon and Brad Balogh, fond brother of Mary McNerney, Katie Eivers and the late Pat, Bernie, Jim and Bridie Whitney, brother-in-law of Tom and Peter Tiernan, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 12:15 p.m. to St. Juliana Church. Mass at 1 p.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Native of Drumlish, Co. Longford, Ireland. Longtime member of Local 399. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. For info: 847-685-1002

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2006.

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Chris Kolcz

January 12, 2006

I grew up with the Whitney Family. Mr. Whitney was such a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

diane & ken Everett

January 12, 2006

To the Whitney family, Mary and children, we will miss John very much. He was a wonderful neighbor. To Mary, we love you and will support you and help you in any way we can. Our prayers are for you and with you. May God comfort you in this most sad time.

Diane & Ken Everett

January 12, 2006

To the dear family of John, we extend our deepest sympathies. John was a kind and good man. We will miss him deeply. We enjoyed him very much. Mary, we love you and our hearts are with you always. Our prayers are with you and your children and family. John is now in heaven so we can pray to him. He will not be forgotten.

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